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Kendrick’s longtime partner looms large on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, but she’s been a presence in his raps from the beginning. By Matthew Ritchie May 17, 2022 Getty Images Kendrick Lamar has never been shy about revealing details about his life: DAMN’s “Duckworth” and good kid, M.A.A.D. City’s “m.A.A.d. city” are just two

Rock hosting the first Oscar ceremony post-slap would obviously be a huge moment, and ABC executives are open to the idea. By Grant Rindner May 17, 2022 Chris Rock is seen backstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images Every

Scott performed a new song he’d been teasing with James Blake and Westside Gunn. By Grant Rindner May 16, 2022 Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Courtesy of Bryan Steffy/Wire Image via Getty Images. Travis Scott has been

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From a Kanye-Drake beef comment to a toxic song with Taylour Paige, there’s a lot to dive into on Kendrick’s new project. By Grant Rindner May 13, 2022 Inglewood, CA – February 13: Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 13 2022 in Inglewood, CA. (Wally Skalij

Track 2 on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is already an early standout. By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2022 Kendrick Lamar.Courtesy of YouTube. The first music video from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is finally here, and it’s for “N95,” already an early favorite from the album. (As true Kendrick Lamar fans know,

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The Apple TV+ spy drama is quietly one of the best things on TV right now. By Keith Phipps May 13, 2022 Jack Lowden in Slow Horses.Courtesy of Apple TV+ Jack Lowden can barely contain his rage. In person, he’s actually a pleasant, thoughtful conversationalist. But barely suppressed (and sometimes unsuppressed) anger provides the keynote

Dustin Lance Black’s miniseries starring Andrew Garfield whispers authentically to an ex-believer like me. By Nadine Smith May 13, 2022 Andrew Garfield as Jeb Pyre in “When God Was Love” Episode 1 of Under The Banner of Heaven (Aired Wednesday, April 28thMichelle Faye / FX The second episode of FX’s new miniseries Under the Banner

May. 12th, 2022 A recent, super chic renovation of the already elegant Four Seasons Hotel Milano reveals an urban sanctuary wholly befitting of its location in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital. Located on iconic Via Gesu in the Quadrilatero d’Oro (Golden Quadrilateral) – Milan’s famed fashion and design district – the hotel and its discreet entrance

The reviews are in for the sequel to Tom Cruise’s classic—and it’s mostly high praise. By Grant Rindner May 12, 2022 Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick.Courtesy of the Everett Collection/Paramount. 35 years and delays related both to COVID-19 and quality control later, the long-awaited Top Gun sequel is here and it’s…apparently great? With a

The enigmatic half of legendary production duo the Neptunes is quietly making music again after years of near-silence. By Jeff Mao Photography by Azariah Cox May 12, 2022 Shirt, $350, by Needles. Jeans, his own, by Levi’s. Sneakers (throughout), $120, by Vans x Commonwealth. Socks (throughout), his own.  Hat, his own, by Cactus Plant Flea

The chart-topping rapper was arrested as a part of the massive RICO case that also includes Young Thug. By Grant Rindner May 11, 2022 Gunna attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Derek White via Wire/Getty Images. Chart-topping rapper Gunna has

The two rappers have been inseparable lately. By Grant Rindner May 10, 2022 Photographs: Getty Images; Collage by Gabe Conte In a lot of ways, Jack Harlow is Drake’s heir apparent. He’s charming in interviews, mischievous on social media, dabbles in acting, and, as proven over and over on his new album Come Home the

Kendrick’s tribute to his slain compatriot on his latest single reinforces a connection that goes back decades. By Rob Kenner May 10, 2022 Kendrick Lamar appears as Nipsey Hussle in “The Heart Part 5.”Courtesy of YouTube. But the one in front of the gun lives forever(The one in front of the gun, forever)And I been

The 18-year old British newcomer talks about representation, falling in love, and coming out. By Willa Bennett May 9, 2022 Joe Locke had no idea Netflix’s Heartstopper would be such an instant hit. (It’s always hard to know how exactly many people are watching Netflix shows since the streamer doesn’t release audience numbers, but Heartstopper

The case includes 28 members of Thug’s YSL collective. By Grant Rindner May 9, 2022 Young Thug and Gunna attend the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Johnny Nunez via Getty Images. Multi-platinum rappers Young Thug (Jeffery Williams) and Gunna (Sergio Kitchens)

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